A.Roll Call - The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Jake Gillen, Chairperson. Members present were: Bauer, Malecha, Miller and Gillen. Docken was absent.

B. Motion by Malecha, seconded by Miller, to approve the minutes of September 12, 2017.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

C. Motion by Bauer, seconded by Miller, to approve the agenda as presented.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

II.EXTENSION SERVICE: LuAnn Hiniker

A.Introduction of the 2017 Farm Family

Steve & Elaine Trnka were introduced as the 2017 Farm Family of the Year.

III.PUBLIC HEALTH/NURSING: Deb Purfeerst

A.Motion by Malecha, seconded by Miller,to approve the agreement between Rice County Public Health and Kathy Cooper for professional services relating to the TZD Grant, for the time frame of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $16,426.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

IV.ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES: Julie Runkel

A.Motion by Bauer, seconded by Malecha,to approve the Met-Con Business Park 1st Addition preliminary plat with the conditions and findings recommended by the Planning Commission for Tom McDonough. The property is located in Section 1 of Wells Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

B.Motion by Miller, seconded by Bauer,to approve for the Waiver of Plat with a Transfer of Development Right (TDR) with the following conditions and findings for Leonard Schulz. The property is located in Section 12 of Cannon City Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

C.Motion by Malecha, seconded by Miller,to approve the CUP amendment with the conditions and findings recommended by the Planning Commission for Jason Scribner on behalf of property owners Leroy & Marlene Voehl. The property is located in Section 11 of Webster Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

D.Motion by Malecha, seconded by Miller,to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions and findings recommended by the Planning Commission for Zach King on behalf of property owner Link LLC. The property is located in Section 12 of Webster Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

E.Motion by Bauer, seconded by Malecha,to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions and findings recommended by the Planning Commission for William Bongers. The property is located in Section 5 of Cannon City Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

F.Motion by Miller, seconded by Malecha,to approve the conditional use permit with the conditions and findings recommended by the Planning Commission for Randy Voracek. The property is located in Section 26 of Forest Township.

RESULT:Approved [Unanimous]

AYES:Gillen, Malecha, Miller, Bauer

ABSENT:Docken

V.HIGHWAY: Dennis Luebbe

A.Motion by Bauer, seconded by Malecha,to approve the final payment to Structural Specialties for work completed under Contract #1770 in the amount of $21,832.41.